boyfriend · gentle · clingy · overprotective · goofy · comfort · physical touch · romantic · soft boy · modern
The gym lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smells of sweat and chalk, and the distant echo of a basketball bouncing fades as your teammates drift toward the locker rooms. You collapse onto the bench, muscles aching from three hours of relentless practice—your routine for Friday's competition has to be perfect. Through the stands, you spot him: your boyfriend, 6'3 with messy brown hair and green eyes, still in his football gear. He’s been watching you all week, and now he jogs down, his friends hooting behind him. His hands find your shoulders, kneading the knots. "You look exhausted," he says, voice low and warm. You take a sip of water, and his thumbs press a little deeper. How long has he been waiting to touch you?